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A Power figure's power over history
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
The "Nail Fetish" Power Figure (referred to as nkisi or nkonde), found in the Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri, offers much insight into the Iron Age history of Central Africa. This piece comes ...
The Trouble with princes
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014)
Amanda Eshelman decided to write about The Prince in her Middle Ages and Renaissance class primarily because she hated it a lot. This is her attempt at a reasonable justification for bashing a centuries old classic and an ...
An invisible wall : the relationships between congregational and seminary libraries in the United States
(2014)
Theological (seminary) and congregational libraries in the Christian and Jewish religious traditions have coexisted in some fashion since their beginnings; however, little research exists regarding the relationship between ...
Wrap it or pack it
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
In twentieth century heterosexual relationships, there is a discriminative bias of sexuality as men in the dominant role and women in the submissive role. As such, there are social stigmas and pressures placed upon both ...
Can yoga reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q. Can yoga reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? A. Yes, yoga can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials [RCTs] with significant ...
Why you shouldn't start beta-blockers before surgery
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
A new meta-analysis finds that initiating beta-blockers before surgery increases patiens' risk of death. Practice changer: Do not routinely initiate beta-blockers in patients undergoing intermediate- or high-risk noncardiac ...
What is the best nonsurgical therapy for pelvic organ prolapse?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q. What is the best nonsurgical therapy for pelvic organ prolapse? Evidence-based answer: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and pessaries are equally effective in treating symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). PFMT ...
The Cropsey Maniac
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014)
The story of the Cropsey Maniac exemplifies a legend used at summer camp to reinforce what is expected of the group. The Cropsey legend is local to New York, and often New York City children are sent to camp during the ...
Evaluating cultural authenticity in multicultural picture books : a collaborative analysis for diversity education
(The University of Chicago, 2014)
This study examines cultural authenticity reflected in multicultural picture books. Specifically, this study attempts to reframe issues surrounding the topic of cultural authenticity based on a systematic and empirical ...
Evaluation of electronic medical record implementation and patient satisfaction
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014)
Computers and electronic medical records are widely used by clinicians in ambulatory settings. Indeed, both the United States federal government and the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom have recently ...
Classic Hollywood cinema as propaganda
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
The relatively recent tradition of American consumption of media has had the most immediate effects on influencing culture and allows propaganda of racial beliefs to be deeply rooted in society. Photography was the first ...
Video game effects on children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
When one considers the increasing prevalence of video games in modern culture, one cannot help but notice the advent and progressively increasing fiscal success of violent video games. These violent, driven titles consistently ...
Twins in West African culture and society of the Iron Age
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
In modern times, twins are known to originate from the same zygote and form into two embryos. To some families, having twins is a blessing, while to others it can be a very stressful burden. Twins had unique roles in many ...
How Low Can You Go? The Consequences of Zero Tolerance
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, 2014)
Establishing tolerance levels for the presence of unwanted materials that may inadvertently become co-mingled with products that are acceptable in markets is a problem for regulators that requires arbitrary lines in the ...
How Distorting Policies Can Affect Energy Efficiency and Sustainability : The Case of Biogas Production in the Po Valley (Italy)
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, 2014)
Similarly to other EU countries, Italy began subsidizing electric energy production from renewable sources such as biogas. This proved to be an inefficient way of using available resources. In the Po Valley -- the most ...
Low-dose penicillin for recurrent cellulitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Practice changer: Prescribe low-dose penicillin to patients with recurrent leg cellulitis to decrease the frequency of recurrent episodes.
Changes to American, Korean, and Chinese barbecue over centuries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
What are the origins of barbecue methods and how have national barbecue traditions in United States, Korea, and China changed through the years until now? In the 21st century, barbecue technologies include smoking, baking, ...
Editor's Introduction : The importance of art in our life
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2014)
Managing Editor's comment: Art provides us with knowledge about our ancestors' strategies in tackling the challenges they encountered; hence, we improve these strategies to tackle the challenges we encounter in our daily ...
How can we effectively treat stress urinary incontinence without drugs or surgery?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q. How can we effectively treat stress urinary incontinence without drugs or surgery? A. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and intravaginal electrical stimulation seem to be the best bets. PFMT increases urinary continence ...
A Journey to other worlds
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014)
In the following paper, [the author intends] to define the well documented astral projection legend, and then compare and contrast variants of the legend found around the world.